When it comes to building a comprehensive bug out bag (aka an emergency kit), most people neglect one important aspect that is vital to everyday survival: food. Of course, after reading that (and double-checking your pantry stash) your first impulse may be to Google “best emergency food kits.” Let us save you the sticker-shock: you’re […]
With states around the country shutting down schools, restaurants, bars, libraries, gyms, large events and gatherings – and with countries around the world instituting travel restrictions and closing down borders – this is without a doubt a scary and confusing time for the world at large. And while the inclination for most is to panic, […]
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do when the whole world feels like it’s on fire around you. One of the biggest stresses can be making sure you and your family are prepared for what may feel like an eternity hunkered down and waiting out the course of the virus’ spread. […]
If you’ve ever found an old bag of jerky in your pantry and wondered to yourself, “Does beef jerky go bad?” you’re not alone. “How long does beef jerky last?” is an age-old question with, not surprisingly, conflicting answers depending on who you ask. Beef jerky shelf life is determined by a variety of factors, […]
The worst thing about emergencies is that they are unpredictable. Earthquakes, hurricanes, and blizzards are just a few of the potentially catastrophic events that everyone should prepare for. A great way to be prepared is to compile an emergency kit. An emergency kit (or a disaster supplies kit) is a collection of basic items your […]
You may have seen prepping in the news and may have wondered, “What is prepping?” Prepping is short for emergency preparedness and there are millions of people across the world getting prepared for the worst. What can happen? Natural disasters, conflict, climate issues… you name it, and people want to be prepared. To a prepper […]
There has been a lot of discussion about survival foods in the news and on many websites lately. We did a post a while back on how to Be Ready for Any Emergency with a Fully Stocked Disaster Kit and not surprising, jerky is a main component on that list. While some people scoff at […]
If there is one thing about jerky that makes it such an awesome snack food, it has to be that it is easy to stash. How many times were you somewhere that you wished you had some food stashed that you could pull out and munch on? Ever need that stress reliever that would make […]
With the winter season upon most of the country, now is a great time to begin getting your emergency disaster kit packed and ready for any emergency or power failure. Millions of people live in areas that can be effected by wacky weather at any time, so being prepared with items that store well without […]